Comparison

OK Golf vs Retro Golf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OK Golf

Experience a minimalist golf game with simple controls and beautiful courses. Play quick rounds anywhere, anytime, with relaxing gameplay and challenging modes. Unlock new courses and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Simple aim, drag, and release controls
  • 15 stylish golf courses
  • Relaxing nature sounds
  • Unlockable courses and secret areas
  • Online and local multiplayer
  • Leaderboard challenges
Features
Currently charting
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Golf on the go! Winner: Best Canadian-developed Mobile Game, MobileSyrup’s 2017 Readers' Choice Awards. "A visually stunning, minimalist new golf game" - AppAddict "OK Golf’s design is as good as it comes" - MacStories "A nice zone of zen for me when I need a break from reality" - AppAdvice It's not real golf, but it's OK! OK Golf is the essence of golf, refined to a tee. Play a quick round anywhere, anytime on 15 stylish golf courses inspired by classic golfing destinations. Easy to play, hard to put down, perfect for all ages and handicaps! "You're going to enjoy the time you spend with it." - Pocket Gamer SIMPLE Just aim, drag and release to shoot the ball. No clubs, just you and the ball. BEAUTIFUL Inspired by beautiful and iconic locations, each course is a handcrafted miniature diorama. RELAXING Enjoy a moment of zen while you play a round of golf immersed in the calming sounds of nature. REPLAYABLE Unlock new courses and secret areas and challenge yourself with different game modes. BUY ONCE Pay once, get all futures courses free! MULTIPLAYER Compete online with Game Center or on the same device, or simply rise to the top of the leaderboards. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/okidokico/ Visit us at: www.okidokico.com

About

Retro Golf

Experience classic 8-bit golf with intuitive controls and challenging courses. Master your swing with a two-tap system, navigate hazards, and aim for hole-in-ones. Unlock challenges and earn trophies in this nostalgic arcade-style game.

Highlights
  • 8-bit pixel art graphics
  • Intuitive two-tap swing control
  • Skill-based gameplay
  • Full 9-hole course
  • Challenge modes
  • Trophy achievements
Features
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Tee off in style with Retro Golf, a charming top-down golf game featuring gorgeous 8-bit pixel art graphics inspired by classic NES games. Master the art of the perfect swing with our intuitive two-tap control system. Time your power, nail your accuracy, and watch your ball soar across beautifully crafted holes. But be careful — water hazards, bunkers, and tricky terrain await! FEATURES • Classic Arcade Feel — Crisp pixel art visuals and satisfying sound effects bring back the golden age of gaming • Skill-Based Gameplay — Master the oscillating power meter and accuracy timing for the perfect shot • Intuitive Putting — Simple drag-back controls make sinking putts feel natural • Full 9-Hole Course — Play through Lakeside Links featuring water hazards, sand traps, and challenging layouts • Challenge Mode — Unlock special challenges after completing a course, featuring collectible mid-air targets • Hole in One Challenge — Test your precision in this addictive mini-game where every shot counts • Trophy Room — Earn achievements for birdies, eagles, hole-in-ones, and more • Quick Sessions — Perfect for gaming on the go — play a quick hole or a full round EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER Tap to set your target, tap to lock your power, tap for accuracy. Three taps to glory — but timing is everything. Push your power past 100% for extra distance, but watch out for the dreaded CHUNK shot! Download now and experience golf the way it was meant to be played — one pixel at a time

Screenshots

OK Golf4 screens
Retro Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retro Golf at 100% against OK Golf's 44%. Retro Golf also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.5 vs 3.9). OK Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Retro Golf is free to download; OK Golf costs $1.99 up front. Retro Golf sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OK Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retro Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OK Golf has 250 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of OK Golf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Retro Golf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OK Golf ships an update every 5 weeks, Retro Golf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
OK Golf versus Retro Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOK GolfRetro Golf
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (250 ratings)4.5 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings250 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size562 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOkidokico Entertainment Inc.Chris Larson

Customer experience

OK Golf

All ratings250 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.8%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative40.9%

Retro Golf

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

OK Golf

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on certain courses or after completing rounds
  • Holes not unlocking properly after meeting requirements
  • Inconsistent behavior on slopes and terrain
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs

Requested features

7 requests
  • More courses and content updates
  • Improved camera controls and view options
  • Ability to select different clubs
  • Multiplayer and online features
  • Customization options
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  • Difficulty settings or modes
  • Cloud save/sync functionality

Retro Golf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OK Golf

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Retro Golf

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • English2 variants$2.99

Questions

Is OK Golf free?
OK Golf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Golf free?
Retro Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OK Golf or Retro Golf?
Retro Golf is rated higher. OK Golf averages 3.9 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Retro Golf averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.
Do OK Golf or Retro Golf have ads?
Retro Golf shows ads; OK Golf does not.
Which is updated more often, OK Golf or Retro Golf?
OK Golf ships an update every 5 weeks, and Retro Golf every 2 weeks. Most recently, OK Golf was updated on October 29, 2026 and Retro Golf on October 28, 2026.

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